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Apple's Senior Software Developer roles span platforms, silicon, and services, from iOS and macOS to Apple Silicon and iCloud infrastructure. Apple sponsors a broad range of work visas for engineering talent, making it one of the more accessible paths for internationally qualified developers targeting the U.S. tech industry.
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INTRODUCTION
Our team is on a mission to build innovative infrastructure and tools to help other engineers be more productive and make software easier to create, build and distribute. We believe that streamlining software engineering is an important part of unlocking developer creativity and innovation, and we love it when Apple customers see that in the products we ship.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for technically hands-on engineers who want to ship high-performance distributed systems that solve real-world problems at Apple scale. You would join a team of engineers who build innovative storage and backend service while tackling interesting challenges in a supportive, balanced environment.
We spend most of our time building software and automation, but equally important is the work we do collaborating with teams across Apple, understanding their operational challenges, and iterating on scalable, long-term solutions together.
In your role as an engineer on our team you will:
- Engineer distributed services, tooling, and operational standards
- Collaborate with teams to refine requirements and implement lasting solutions
- Drive service scalability, resiliency, and performance
- Take ownership over components critical to Apple's success
- Optimize system performance through algorithm design and testing
- Scale services to ever-increasing problem sizes
- Improve service operability using metrics and log data
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience with high-performance, strongly typed languages such as Go, Rust, Scala, or others
- Experience with building and operating distributed systems
- Familiarity with some large infrastructure systems like Kubernetes
- Strong interest in distributed storage, observability, reliability, and cloud services
- Interest in working across different levels of the stack, including debugging OS-level issues such as memory and concurrency problems
- Ability to efficiently develop, debug, and support new technologies in a changing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with application and service monitoring tools and techniques
- Experience with incident management and response
- Education & Experience: BS in Computer Science or equivalent, related experience
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

INTRODUCTION
Our team is on a mission to build innovative infrastructure and tools to help other engineers be more productive and make software easier to create, build and distribute. We believe that streamlining software engineering is an important part of unlocking developer creativity and innovation, and we love it when Apple customers see that in the products we ship.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for technically hands-on engineers who want to ship high-performance distributed systems that solve real-world problems at Apple scale. You would join a team of engineers who build innovative storage and backend service while tackling interesting challenges in a supportive, balanced environment.
We spend most of our time building software and automation, but equally important is the work we do collaborating with teams across Apple, understanding their operational challenges, and iterating on scalable, long-term solutions together.
In your role as an engineer on our team you will:
- Engineer distributed services, tooling, and operational standards
- Collaborate with teams to refine requirements and implement lasting solutions
- Drive service scalability, resiliency, and performance
- Take ownership over components critical to Apple's success
- Optimize system performance through algorithm design and testing
- Scale services to ever-increasing problem sizes
- Improve service operability using metrics and log data
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience with high-performance, strongly typed languages such as Go, Rust, Scala, or others
- Experience with building and operating distributed systems
- Familiarity with some large infrastructure systems like Kubernetes
- Strong interest in distributed storage, observability, reliability, and cloud services
- Interest in working across different levels of the stack, including debugging OS-level issues such as memory and concurrency problems
- Ability to efficiently develop, debug, and support new technologies in a changing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with application and service monitoring tools and techniques
- Experience with incident management and response
- Education & Experience: BS in Computer Science or equivalent, related experience
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Align your portfolio to Apple platforms
Apple's engineering teams prioritize depth in Swift, Objective-C, or system-level C++ across specific platforms. Before applying, build or highlight projects that run on Apple hardware or integrate with Apple frameworks. Generic full-stack portfolios rarely stand out.
Target teams hiring across multiple visa types
Apple sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT, so your visa category affects which roles are accessible right now. Roles with longer hiring cycles are better suited to H-1B cap season, while OPT-eligible candidates should target teams with faster offer timelines.
Front-load your specialty occupation documentation
USCIS scrutinizes software developer H-1B petitions for specialty occupation status. Gather official transcripts, a degree equivalency evaluation if your credential is from outside the U.S., and any publications or patents that connect your academic background to the specific role.
Engage Apple's recruiter pipeline before cap season
H-1B registrations open in March and Apple coordinates filings for selected candidates shortly after. If you make first contact with a recruiter in Q4, you have time to clear Apple's multi-round technical loop before the registration window closes.
Confirm your LCA wage tier matches your offer level
Apple files Labor Condition Applications with DOL for each sponsored hire. Your offer must meet the prevailing wage for your specific location and role level. If your offer is calibrated to an ICT-1 wage tier, a Senior Software Developer title may require renegotiation before filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find open sponsorship-eligible roles
Apple posts Senior Software Developer openings across divisions and locations, but not all roles are available to candidates requiring sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple's active listings by visa type so you apply only where sponsorship is confirmed.
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Find Senior Software Developer at Apple JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Software Developers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Senior Software Developer roles. Apple participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery each spring and files petitions for selected candidates after offer acceptance. Because Apple's engineering roles require specific technical degrees and platform expertise, most Senior Software Developer positions qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Senior Software Developer roles?
Apple sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for most senior engineering hires, along with E-3 visas for Australian citizens and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations. F-1 OPT and CPT are also supported for candidates currently enrolled in or recently graduated from U.S. degree programs. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for longer-tenure employees.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Senior Software Developer roles?
Apple typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a directly related field. For senior-level roles, several years of production experience in relevant domains, such as Apple Silicon, iOS internals, distributed systems, or machine learning frameworks, is expected. Candidates who have shipped software at scale or contributed to platform-level infrastructure are prioritized over generalist profiles.
How do I apply for Senior Software Developer jobs at Apple?
You can browse and apply for Senior Software Developer roles through Apple's careers portal. If you need visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to identify which Apple openings are open to sponsored candidates before applying, since not every posting is available to applicants who require work authorization. Tailor your resume to the specific Apple team and platform stack listed in each job description.
How do I plan my timeline around Apple's H-1B sponsorship process?
The H-1B cap registration window opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. To meet that deadline, you need a signed offer from Apple by late February at the latest, which means clearing Apple's technical interview loop, typically four to six rounds, by January or early February. Candidates on F-1 OPT with a STEM extension have up to 36 months of work authorization, which provides more flexibility if you miss one cap cycle.
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